Part-Time High School Counselor - Fairview

Position: Part-Time High School Counselor - Fairview High
Title:

Part-Time High School Counselor

Supervisor:
Principal

Start Date:

7/1/2026 or TBD

Salary: CCBOE Salary Schedule

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Additional Job Information:
Part-Time (as needed/no benefits)

Job Goals:

* To provide high quality comprehensive counseling and guidance programs for high school students.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university.

* Knowledge of the principles and practice of educational guidance, child growth and development theory, educational testing and measurement, counseling, and the administration of guidance services.

* Valid Alabama teaching certificate.

* Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

* Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

* Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.

* Ability to manage budgets and develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of high school students.

* Ability to solve problems as a productive team member.

* Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.

* Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

* Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

* Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.

* Conducts counseling and guidance learning activities in the classroom in collaboration with the teaching staff for each assigned grade level during the school year.

* Consults with and is a resource to teachers to facilitate the infusion of counseling content into the regular education curriculum.

* Collaborates with middle school personnel to assist students in making a smooth transition to high school.

* Provides orientation activities for incoming students and their parents.

* Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.

* Guides eight grade students in the development of their high school four-year educational plans.

* Informs students and parents of test results and their implications for educational and career planning.

* Interprets group or individual test results to faculty and administration for use in enhancing instruction.

* Coordinates, plans, and participates in the implementation of the school system and/or state assessment program in conjunction with the principal.

* Guides students in updating their high school four-year educational plans.

* Plans and coordinates the registration of students.

* Guides seniors to help them develop and implement appropriate steps regarding their post-high school educational and/or career plans.

* Coordinates career assessments and interprets results to students to assist in their career and educational planning.

* Assists students with developing educational/career plans using appropriate career development activities and programs.

* Provides for the systematic and efficient dissemination of current, accurate information needed by students and/or parents as they develop their educational or career plans.

* Provides individual assistance to students regarding personal, social, educational, and career issues and plans.

* Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals and groups of students.

* Plans and conducts staff development programs and activities.

* Facilitates conferences with teachers and/or parents and/or students.

* Plans and conducts parent education programs.

* Assists families with school-related problems and issues.

* Provides information regarding community-based resources to parents and students as appropriate.

* Communicates with administrators, teachers, students, parents, and the community regarding the counseling and guidance program and its role in the educational program.

* Identifies student needs periodically and uses the results for program planning.

* Establishes a planning calendar for counseling and guidance program activities.

* Attends local, state, and national staff development programs, workshops, and conferences to improve professional performance and knowledge.

* Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.

* Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.

* Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.

* Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.

* Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

* Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.

* Uses…